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CSRG Late Braking News
August 23, 2016 at 9:07 AM
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CSRG "Contact Patch"
Dear Locke,
Five Reasons to Enter the 13th Annual
Charity Challenge
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
Reason #1
(The History)
Lance Macklin stops for a pint-Spa, 1949
and, in part, stirs the emotions
& enthusiasm we have for the
racing of that era. The
enthusiasm is what I want to
I know I will catch flack for
appearing to romanticize
drinking, smoking & driving in
these photos, but that's not my
intent. The photos are taken
from the recent, superb
Klemantaski: Master
Motorsport Photographer & they
capture a bygone era when the
vices of liquor & smoking were
not considered as such. They
were accepted as part of life &
were embraced as the province
of "real men'.
They added to the devil-may-care
image of the post war drivers
enthusiasm is what I want to
tap into. I'm hoping that those
of you out there with cars
languishing in garages who
only go to the "big events" will
join CSRG at what has clearly
become our Big Event, the
Charity Challenge. Join us.
Musso passes a smoke to Castelotti1956 Mille Miglia
Click here to
enter: Enter
Reason #2
(The Cars)
Two New (to CSRG) Cars
Entered in the Charity Challenge
The cars of Andretti, Jones, Macklin, Collins, Frere, Fitch, Moss...
1953 HWM-Alta
Ex-Andretti & P. Jones Lola T70
Click here to enter: Enter
Reason #3
(Featured Group)
If MG was good enough for Nuvolari, how about you?
The featured group
will include all things
MG. Have a car? Bring
your Midget, MGA,
MGB, MGC, TD, TF,
TC, Magnette, YA,
WA....you get the
point. Let's make this
even bigger than the
MG Reunion ten years ago.
Need details? Scott Brown is the one to
contact at:
[email protected]
Click here to enter: Enter
Reason #4
(Cameraderie)
Saturday Night Dinner Courtesy of the Speedway Children's Charities
This invitation applies to participants, friends, crews, corner workers,
staff & anybody else who contributes to CSRG's Charity Challenge. It
starts after the last session on Saturday evening.
These dinners are great fun & provide a cool down lap after a busy day
on the track. After all, we are a club & as such we share a common
bond, so join us for a relaxing event & the chance to exorcise
the frustrations of the day, be they racing or otherwise. As Oscar Wilde
said, "After a good dinner one can forgive anybody, even one's own
relations." Certainly indiscretions on the race track should be easier to
forgive than that...
Click here to enter: Enter
Reason #5
(Group 8)
SCCA, Trans-Am & IMSA Cars
Group 8 began in 2014 yet many IMSA & Trans-Am car owners forget
that we have a group for their cars. Help spread the word: CSRG has
Group 8 with two sub-groups, A & B. They include IMSA cars & SCCA
sedans along with compatible Production Car classes.
Group 8 Class A: SCCA sedans, production and compatible sports and GT
cars through 1972, prepared to a recognized sanctioning body rule set.
Tires for Class A Trans-Am: DOT approved tires/Goodyear Blue Streak-others will be considered on an individual basis.
----------------------------------------Group 8 Class B: Production based contemporary cars 1973-1990 (IMSA
GT 1970-1979 & IMSA GTO/SCCA Trans-Am 1982-1990, with
documented race history by a recognized, sanctioning body. The car
must be prepared to period rules. Each car will be approved by CSRG on
an individual basis
Tires are Open
Details? Contact Jon Norman at 510.525.9435 or email him at:
[email protected]
Click here to enter: Enter
Need more reasons to enter?
Get them in the next Contact Patch
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Thunderhill Send-Off for Tom
Oct. 28-30
CSRG's Race Director, Tom Franges, will be retiring
from his post as Race Director as of this year's
Season Finale at Thunderhill. Geoff Pitts has been
his assistant for the last year & he will be stepping
into the Race Director role full-time for 2017. Tom
will still do some administrative tasks & have a
presence at the races,
but Geoff will be the go-to
guy.
Point is: We only have
two more race weekends
where we can terrorize
Tom with our problems, screw-ups, wants &
Tom with our problems, screw-ups, wants &
needs, etc., so please make an extra effort to
get to both events. Our problems will provide
Tom with the conviction that retirement is
the right move! In fact, I am planning a whole host of issues that will
keep Tom frantic throughout the last two races & at the Season Finale
dinner. Please join me!!
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2017---CSRG's 50th Season
What is Your Dream?
The 2017 season will be CSRG's 50th season.
How would you like to celebrate it? We can
not let the season pass without recognizing
our 50th, so we need to hear from you. Tell
us what you dream of doing.
Also, the CSRG 50th Anniversary Fund, was
established a couple of years ago to bring in
some extra "celebratory money" to honor the
50th. If you or your business wish to make a suggestion, contribution,
or whatever, please contact Locke at [email protected]
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Chris Amon (July 20, 1943-August 3, 2016)
1971 South African GP
Chris Amon had many talents, a superb driver, a family man, successful
in business & according to friends who knew him well, one of the nicest
guys around. I thought it would be a fitting tribute to show one of his
strengths---incredible car control. As proof, pay particular attention at
4:10 into the clip also taken at the 1971 South African GP...
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2017 Springtime at Thunderhill--a FV Affair
There will be a FV Reunion at the 2017 Thunderhill
Spring race. The tentative date is May 5-7, but that will
not be confirmed until Fall. There is a good chance that
we will get the date or one very close to it. More
details to follow. For now please direct your inquiries
to: [email protected]
to: [email protected]
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Formula Ford Tires
Hoosier tires for vintage Formula Fords have just
been approved by the club. This will give competitors
a third choice in tires & we welcome Hoosier's
entrance.
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Needed
A volunteer, expert in Windows 7, Apple OS 10.10.5, networking
between computers and peripherals, and thoroughly familiar with
Google Office and Excel, to work on computer-related CSRG
problems and help improve the way we use computers and
available data. For details, call Tom @ 415.342.1229 or e-mail
[email protected].
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Stand21 Racewear & CSRG
As announced at the David Love Memorial dinner, the club is
extremely proud that Stand21 Racewear has chosen CSRG events
to showcase their products.
PLEASE NOTE: Stand21 is not just a passive participant in our
events. They are actively promoting & sponsoring our events. & are
contributing significantly to the club's health. In return we ask that
members please support their effort.
Click here to see the finest in race wear: Stand21
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Race Group Sub-Groups for 2017
We are now ready to implement the idea of sub-groups for the
Production Cars in Race Groups 1,2 & 3, based on the rules set to which
the car is prepared, 1962 ('A'), 1967 ('B') or 1972 ('C'). If you feel your
car is prepped to an earlier (1962 or 1967) rules set, contact one of the
following people & they will do a brief compliance inspection to see if
your car meets the requirements of that group.
Jon Norman (Italian/French cars)........... [email protected]
Mitch Rossi (Porsche/German Cars)........ [email protected]
Scott Brown (British Cars)..................... [email protected]
Please be aware that the three "classes," A, B and C will be timed and
scored in a way that will show overall position and position within the
"class". Also, cars will be given an 'A', 'B' or 'C' sticker to designate
their level of preparation.
Helmets
CSRG will accept 2005 Snell Certified helmets
through 2016, but for 2017 only Snell Certified
2010 & 2015 helmets will be accepted.
All helmets (Snell certified 2005, 2010 & 2015)
must have the 'SA' designation to show they are
designed for automobile racing. The 'M'
designation, for motorcycles, is not allowed.
Drivers' Meetings
CSRG Drivers' Meetings have always been
compulsory. Drivers who attend the meeting
will be given a sticker to put on their helmet
which will allow them to go on track for their
session. Drivers without stickers will not be
allowed on track.
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CSRG 2016 Schedule
CSRG General Membership
January 24th at
CSRG General Membership
Meeting & Dinner
January 24th at
5:30PM at Fantasy
Junction in
Emeryville
The David Love Memorial Races
at Sonoma Raceway
Featuring: Triumph Cars & the
Kastner Cup
April 1-3
Thunderhill Spring Races on the
Three Mile Course
Featuring: Formula Atlantic & a
Miata Group
April 29-May 1
13th Annual Charity Challenge at
Sonoma Raceway
Featuring: MGVR
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
CSRG 49th Season Finale &
Dinner at Thunderhill Three Mile
Course
Oct. 28-30
Historic Motor Prints have been great about providing us photos of
CSRG events. They have hundreds of photos from CSRG, HMSA, SVRA,
Concours, Rennsport, etc., events on their site. From the West Coast
events to Mt. Tremblant & Barber, they've been there. Their site?
http://historicmotorprints.com
Race Hero Live Timing & Scoring
Follow your favorite driver via an application from MotorsportReg.
RaceHero provides live timing, official results, entry lists and schedules
automatically from your timing & scoring system to any phone, tablet or
computer. Just go to https://racehero.io/ & click on "Launch the
App"& pick the event you want to follow. It can't be simpler, be it on a
smart phone or a desktop.
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Classifieds
(Instructions for placing an ad follows the classifieds)
1962 Huffaker MKV Genie-Corvair
1962 Huffaker MKV Genie-Corvair
The only Corvair powered Genie built
by Huffaker. Accepted at all vintage
events. $149K. For more details
please call Ed Lamantia
707-935-0533
1964 Lotus Super Seven
LHD chassis # SB1754. Continuous
race and ownership history from
new with logbooks. Ready to race
with correct non crossflow motor
with dyno results and build sheets.
Also comes with all original road
equipment spare wheels etc.
Asking: $35K. Call or email for
more info and photos Fred 360770-2279 or email:
[email protected].
Lotus 69 Formula Atlantic with
History
Lotus 69 with fresh Hasselgren
BDD & Hewland FT200. Restored in
2013 to the highest level. This is a
period correct car with a Players
Atlantic history. Contact Jon
Norman at: 510.525.9435 or at
[email protected]
1963 Falcon Competition Model
For Sale: Beautiful and rare Falcon
Shells Competition Sports Racer.
Built in '62-'63, only 2 or 3 made.
Front engine, 1300cc Cortina, dual
Front engine, 1300cc Cortina, dual
Webers (Steve Jennings), Tilton
clutch, Cortina transmission and
rear-end. VARA logbook. $39,000
OBO. For Falcon history click here:
Falcon History. Detailed pics are
available by clicking here:Falcon
Pics Contact Joe Morrison at 303919-5627 or 303-838-3518 or
email: [email protected]
Two from Fantasy Junction
Fantasy Junction has always been a great supporter of CSRG, plus they
have so many delectable cars on their site that they deserve a mention.
1959 Hagemann-Sutton Special
HUGE PRICE REDUCTION! A Highly competitive One-Off Vintage Race
Car with Fascinating History Click here for more details.
Lotus 22 Formula Junior
Restored and Campaigned in CSRG, SVRA, HMSA and SCCA Events. TrackReady and Fully Eligible Under FIA and FJHRA Regulations. Spares.
Click here for details.
Butch Gilbert's Triumph Vitesse Trans-Am Car
British Leland Factory car prepared by
Kastner for the 1971 series. A fresh
TR6 2.5 engine with 3 Webers measuring
211 HP at the rear wheels and a Houseman
5-speed. Upgraded suspension & lots of
spares. Including race prepared 2.0 GT6
engine and TR6 transmission with Dolomite
CR gears plus a second set of Panasports
$45,000. Sharon Gilbert: 209-894-3949 or
email: [email protected]
Butch Gilbert's 1964 Elva Courier Mk4T
Well prepared with a fresh 1800 5-main
MGB with Carrillo rods, JE pistons,crossdrilled crankshaft and gated pan. 4Syncro MGB CR gearbox with improved
ratios. Independent rear suspension and
LSD. Both front and rear suspensions
have been upgraded with double
adjustable shocks, heavy duty spindles,
uprights and stub axels. Spares including
a set of Panasport wheels $30,000 Sharon Gilbert 209-8943949 [email protected]
1969 Merlyn Mk 11A Formula Ford $26,000
Fresh, well sorted, and race ready. Fresh Ivey
motor rebuild with dyno time only
(112HP). Taylor Engineering/Ron Chisholm
transaxle. Many spares including exhaust;
wheels (Revolutions on car, spare sets of
Revolution and Steel Wheels); much more. All
receipts and many photos available; Car located
in San Carlos, CA, and available for inspection.
Patrick Moran 650.321.6950,
Patrick Moran 650.321.6950,
[email protected]
1971 Titan Mark 6 (Formula Ford), Chassis: #71635
When I purchased the Titan it had zero hours
on the Jay Ivey engine. Since then I have raced
it in two CSRG race weekends in 2013, six
CSRG and HMSA race weekends in 2014, and
two in 2015. Maintained by John Anderson
Racing at Sonoma Raceway. Spare body and
spare nose. Would trailer the car for the new
buyer to Sonoma Raceway or equivalent. Paul
Richins Ph: 916-933-1898,
email: [email protected] $32,500/flexible.
Huffaker-Tommy Bahama Corvette
Professionally built to represent
the Tom Gloy Racing 2002 SCCA
Trans-Am Winner.Commissioned by
a gentleman racer who used it to
dominate the competition in GT-1
racing.The entire package has been
expertly maintained without regard
to cost.A complete turnkey race
team ready for you to run at the
front in either SCCA or vintage
racing. Click here for larger view.
Call: 707.935.0533
1970 Winkelmann WDF2-44 Formula Ford
Professionally built and maintained
throughout its life. Comprehensively
overhauled in the spring of 2013.
Stripped to bare chassis, crack
checked, repaired and powder-coated.
New Aluminum floor. It has a fresh Ivey
engine, new fuel cell, new seat, fresh
paint, widened body at shoulders, new
Penske shocks and new springs, rod
ends, suspension bolts, donuts, oil tank
and lines, and much more detail work.
Fully set up, corner-weighed, bumpsteered etc. Four race weekends since
rebuild. It has an SCCA log book documenting it back to 92 and a continuation
CSRG logbook. Asking $25,000 For details contact Dan Wardman 408.836.4537
1972 Royale RP16
Vintage Formula Ford chassis number 4.
We have had the car since 2011
and raced it 8 weekends. It has an Ivey
engine that was fresh when we got the
car.The gearbox is a Webster/Hewland.
The suspension has just been completely
rebuilt after a 3 car tangle in 2014. The
bodywork has just been stripped and
repainted. It has a new nose cone and a
spare. It has just been fully cornerweighed bump-steered and aligned. This
car is fully race prepped and ready to go.
It is an excellent example of a vintage
ford ready for many more years of racing. Asking $21,500. For more details
contact Dan Wardman 408.836.4537
Want to place an ad?
Here are the guidelines:
Ads are available only to CSRG members & are free of charge.
No dealer ads.
Ads will run for 4-6 CPs, depending upon volume.
The ads are for race cars only. No street car ads, parts ads, etc.
Adds should be 50-60 words, not including contact info.Include a
contact link, be it an email address, home phone, cell phone, etc.
At the very least include a first name.
It would be nice to have a link to a more detailed description on
another site.
Include an asking price.
Include a photo.
Email your ad to [email protected].
Memberships
Make sure you've renewed your membership for next season. 2016 Full Racing
Membership is $150. Current members get preferential treatment if there is a
car number conflict in a run group, as do people who enter early. To see if you
already renewed, look at the membership expiration date in your Profile
at csrg.motorsportreg.com. Even if you renewed by mail, your Profile will have
been updated. Alternatively, you can call the Race Director at 888.268.7126, or
email him: [email protected]
Associate Member Benefits: The CSRG Board of Directors agreed that registered
Associate Member Benefits: The CSRG Board of Directors agreed that registered
Associate Members should receive two complimentary gate tickets for CSRG
race events (face value $160 a year) and should have the opportunity to
purchase additional tickets at the Guest of Entrant price, which is currently
$10. Associate Member dues for 2016 are $60. If you are not certain whether
you are registered as an Associate Member for 2016, e-mail
either [email protected] or [email protected].
To the land we love and the love we land,
Mort Canard
Miscellaneous Information
Membership Renewals: If you can't remember whether you renewed for this
season, you can check your Profile at CSRG MotorsportsReg or ask the Race
Director.
Tech inspection sheets
You can get a head start on your Tech Inspection tasks by downloading the PreTech Inspection Forms. These forms are not meant to replace the sheets you
will receive by e-mail with your information packet but are provided as
information and as a work sheet so you may inspect and gather all the data
necessary to complete the official form. Click TechWorksheet to print your copy
of the worksheet.
Event registration
Click here to be directed to CSRG.MotorsportReg for online registration. Be
sure to bookmark or save it as a favorite for quick access in the future. Mail-in
forms can be obtained by clicking on the "Event Schedule" button on our home
page at www.CSRGracing.org or by clicking on: EventSchedule. Note: Mail-in
entry forms are specific for each event and will usually appear on the site 6 to 8
weeks before an event.
Entrant Packets
All race entrant packets for CSRG events, including Tech Forms and gate tickets,
will be held at Will Call outside the track security/ticket gate or at Registration.
We are no longer mailing them to entrants. The packets are held in the name of
the Entrant. We advise you to print a copy of the Tech Worksheet to make sure
you have completed all the inspections and have all the information needed to
complete the Tech Forms when you arrive at the track.
Download Medical Forms
Click on CSRGmedform13.pdf to download a copy of the form. You do not need
to send in the original Medical Form with the "wet" signature to CSRG. You can
to send in the original Medical Form with the "wet" signature to CSRG. You can
now keep your original and either mail a clear photocopy or, better yet, scan
the complete four page form and email it to:
[email protected].
It would be wise to file the original until its medical certification period expires.
The scan and email system is the preferred method, otherwise mail the forms
to CSRG at P.O. Box 3223, San Rafael Ca. 94912.
Email [email protected] if you have problems or additional
questions.
Mailing Address:
CSRG, P.O. Box 3223, San Rafael, California 94912.
Medical Cards for Guest Competitors:
CSRG recognizes current and valid medical cards as issued by FIA, SCCA (for
drivers under 60 only), and all organization members of the Vintage Motorsports
Council.
New Members?
We welcome drivers who believe in the spirit of vintage racing. Curious? Do
you want to join CSRG or need more info? Email [email protected]
go to www.CSRGracing.org.
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